There were mixed reactions from Canadian farm groups after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he would resign as Prime Minister and leader of the federal Liberals.
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Pork industry asked for take on pig code of practice
The National Farm Animal Care Council has its pig code up for review; the pork sector is being asked to weigh in
The National Farm Animal Care Council has its pig code up for review. The pork sector is being asked to weigh in.
Traditional wisdom has value for agricultural policy
When that old knowledge is combined with modern knowledge, great things can happen for productivity and innovation
There is lots of good, applicable agricultural knowledge out there that, when combined with modern information, can be a powerful tool for the future of agriculture.
Policy risk is on farmers’ minds, but it’s as clear as mud
Fees for accessing global gene banks could bring additional costs to researchers, farmers
Policy risk was the top concern in a Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute survey, but the reality of that risk is murky and hard to understand.
Second day of CAPI conference tackles ESG
ESG will be key to sustainability reporting in coming years
Day two of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) Canadian Agri-Food in a Sustainable World conference in Ottawa focused on environment, social and governance (ESG) requirements. Panels covered ESG and the changing Canadian ag landscape from national and global perspectives.
Canada’s strategy on trade and farm support needs to pivot quickly
Canada can’t abandon rules-based trade, but it needs a plan B as it adapts to changing geopolitics
Canada can't abandon rules-based trade, but it needs a plan B as it adapts to changing geopolitics.
Ag productivity hampered by policy: speakers
If Canada doesn’t make itself attractive to agri-food businesses, other nations will, panelists warn
If Canada doesn't make itself attractive to draw agri-food businesses, other nations will, panelists warn
‘Guardrails’ needed on sustainable trade
CAFTA calls for better watch on the watchers when sustainability enters trade discussion
CAFTA calls for better watch on the watchers when sustainability enters trade discussion.
East-west issues are more similar than different
Farmers should put their regional differences aside on common issues
Opinion: Farmers should put their regional differences aside on common issues.
Report highlights optimism, resignation in agriculture sector
Belief that industry and government can remedy policy, extreme weather and trade issues varies across stakeholders
Report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute highlights optimism, but also resignation in agriculture sector when looking to the future.
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